12

Sep

Over seven years into freelance writing, I realise there are too many things I have learnt the hard way, some after incurring heavy losses and almost giving up on my goals. Most if not all newbies come into writing with an array of misinformation and misconceptions about freelance writing. Experience is not always the best […]

20

Jul

There a few traits that makes people great freelance writers. Some are innate and others are acquired. Today we  outline a few to encourage new writers to stay the course.   Perseverance This is one can be acquired, but it is most often something that comes from within, because the reality is that you will […]

06

Jul

You started freelance writing to get away from the routine of everyday life right? Are you currently feeling burned out, and like you cannot possibly support yourself full time? Don’t worry, this is a common dilemma.Here are ten ways to stop yourself from giving up on your dream of being a successful, full time, freelance […]

04

Jun

It is understandable for one to be doubtful when getting into a new area of work and most new freelance writers have many questions about freelance writing. Today we answer the most frequent of them so that you do not have to keep wondering anymore.   What is Freelance Writing? Simply put, freelance writing is […]

01

Jun

Writer’s block. Two words that can fill any freelance writer with dread. If you have had this happen or are afraid of it happening, here are five ways to move through it.   Research Often, if you do the research for a topic, the ideas will start to come and the story or article will […]

04

May

For most freelancers this is a very difficult question. How much is too much and how much is too little? After all, you don’t want to sell yourself short but you also don’t want to put off the client. As this is your freelancing income, you will have to learn to negotiate to arrive at […]

27

Apr

You may be a person who is already comfortable online and you may already be making money online as well. But perhaps you need a little more money? Maybe you have a decent salary but you’d like to get a bit extra on the side without too much stress or hassle? Here are ten ways […]

06

Apr

There are many reasons why working from home is great, but many times people don’t realize some of the disadvantages. They are not generally enough to deter one from working form home, but they can be an issue at times.   Distractions This is one of the number one issues for many that work from […]

30

Mar

As a freelance writer you might find it will become necessary to learn to increase your typing speed. As you business grows or you have deadlines, the need for speed will increase. There are a number of methods out there to help you do so.   Time Simply, over time as you type more and […]

19

Feb

We have all been newbies at some point in our lives, and as such we often make mistakes, this is normal and to be expected. Here are a few mistakes that fresh freelance writers make:   Not Setting Regular Office Hours Many freelance writers starting out think because they are freelance they don’t have to […]